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GOLD AWARD WINNER Junior Design Award 2020/21
RATED 4.9 STARS Based on 392 reviews
HappySelf Junior
HappySelf Junior
For ages 6-12
“Since getting the journal he seems happier and keen to talk about his feelings." Emma, mum to a 7 year old
Shipping globally from the UK
The age range is 6 to 12 based around what my own children would enjoy and be able to do. Depending on your child’s reading and writing abilities they may need some guidance at the younger end of the scale. There is flexibility and I have had good feedback from parents buying it for 5 year olds as well as young teens.
The journal has been designed to have little writing and there is plenty of space for different handwriting styles or drawing.
Yes. We are committed to getting the journal to as many children as possible so please get in touch to ask about pricing for schools and groups at hello@happyselfjournal.com
Yes we will ship to anywhere as long as you are happy to pay for the relevant shipping costs and any customs charges which may be incurred. Please see below for shipping costs. If your country is not listed please email hello@happyselfjournal.com
Don't you just hate those sites which don't disclose the shipping costs until you are on the final check-out screen? Me too. Here are our postage and packaging charges:
UK
Journal x 1 £2.75 (Royal Mail First Class)
Journal x 2 £4.50 (Royal Mail First Class)
We offer free shipping on all UK orders over £50
Canada
Journal x 1 (Royal Mail International Standard - 5-7 days) £7.5010 EUROS
Journal x 2 (Royal Mail International Tracked - 5-7 days) £16.50
Journal x 3 (Royal Mail International Tracked - 5-7 days) £23.00
Europe
Single journal £5.50
Journal x 2 £10.50
Journal x 3 £15.00
Journal x 5 £18.50
Philippines, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand
Single journal (Royal Mail Standard - 5-7 days) £8.00
Journal x 2 (Royal Mail International Tracked - 5-7 days) £15.75
Journal x 3 or 5 (Royal Mail International Tracked - 5-7 days) £23.55
United Arab Emirates
Single journal (Royal Mail Standard - 5-7 days) £7.50
Journal x 2 (Royal Mail International Tracked - 5-7 days) £12.75
United States of America
Journal x 1 (Royal Mail International Standard - 5-7 days) £7.50
Journal x 2 (Royal Mail International Tracked - 5-7 days) £15.75
Rest of the World
If your country is not yet listed please get in touch to discuss specific pricing and I will add it to the list
If the journal disappoints you in any way please feel free to return it within 2 weeks as long as it is unused and in a sellable condition. You will need to pay for the return postage and we strongly suggest you use a signed for option as we can't issue a refund until we receive the goods and have checked that they are in good condition. You can email us with any problems or questions at hello@happyselfjournal.com
The age range is 6 to 12 based around what my own children would enjoy and be able to do. Depending on your child’s reading and writing abilities they may need some guidance at the younger end of the scale. There is flexibility and I have had good feedback from parents buying it for 5 year olds as well as young teens.
The journal has been designed to have little writing and there is plenty of space for different handwriting styles or drawing.
Yes. We are committed to getting the journal to as many children as possible so please get in touch to ask about pricing for schools and groups at hello@happyselfjournal.com
Yes we will ship to anywhere as long as you are happy to pay for the relevant shipping costs and any customs charges which may be incurred. Please see below for shipping costs. If your country is not listed please email hello@happyselfjournal.com
Don't you just hate those sites which don't disclose the shipping costs until you are on the final check-out screen? Me too. Here are our postage and packaging charges:
UK
Journal x 1 £2.75 (Royal Mail First Class)
Journal x 2 £4.50 (Royal Mail First Class)
We offer free shipping on all UK orders over £50
Canada
Journal x 1 (Royal Mail International Standard - 5-7 days) £7.50
Journal x 2 (Royal Mail International Tracked - 5-7 days) £16.50
Journal x 3 (Royal Mail International Tracked - 5-7 days) £23.00
Europe
Single journal £5.50
Journal x 2 £10.50
Journal x 3 £15.00
Journal x 5 £18.50
Philippines, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand
Single journal (Royal Mail Standard - 5-7 days) £8.00
Journal x 2 (Royal Mail International Tracked - 5-7 days) £15.75
Journal x 3 or 5 (Royal Mail International Tracked - 5-7 days) £23.55
United Arab Emirates
Single journal (Royal Mail Standard - 5-7 days) £7.50
Journal x 2 (Royal Mail International Tracked - 5-7 days) £12.75
United States of America
Journal x 1 (Royal Mail International Standard - 5-7 days) £7.50
Journal x 2 (Royal Mail International Tracked - 5-7 days) £15.75
Rest of the World
If your country is not yet listed please get in touch to discuss specific pricing and I will add it to the list
If the journal disappoints you in any way please feel free to return it within 2 weeks as long as it is unused and in a sellable condition. You will need to pay for the return postage and we strongly suggest you use a signed for option as we can't issue a refund until we receive the goods and have checked that they are in good condition. You can email us with any problems or questions at hello@happyselfjournal.com
£19.90 GBP
What's inside? Watch now …
“The best time to start working on your child’s mental health is today”
Francesca Geens, Creator, The HappySelf Journal
Watch this run through of the Junior journal [2.19]
The HappySelf Journal is a daily journal for children aged 6 to 12, based on scientifically proven methods that promote happiness, develop healthy habits for life and nurture enquiring minds. Beautifully illustrated and easy to use, with just a few minutes focus each day, children benefit by being encouraged to express gratitude, reflect on their emotions and think about their actions.
High-quality responsibly sourced paper is pencil, pen and crayon friendly
Plenty of space for different handwriting styles and enough space to draw for those children who prefer to draw their answers
Not too much writing involved and includes fun doodling pages to explore emotions and develop self-awareness
Tested on kids ages 6 to 12 to make sure the design and contents work across the age group
High quality binding and A5 size make it lovely to touch and easy to hold in smaller hands
Elastic and ribbon to keep your journal private and to mark your page
Undated so it doesn’t matter if you skip a day. Start whenever you want and use daily or whatever pattern suits you.
The journal has a soft lie flat binding to make it easy to write in
Reviews
Annabel
Mum to a 6 year old boy
Recommends
My 6 (nearly 7) year old son has been writing his journal for the past two months. We have noticed a real change in himself; he’s more chatty, more open, and most wonderfully of all, asking for hugs. This is the boy who was born independent, who is very loving but not remotely tactile and who declares his love on paper, not in person. I honestly believe the journal is connecting us and heightening his awareness of his feelings. Thank you.
Annabel
Mum to a 6 year old boy
My 6 (nearly 7) year old son has been writing his journal for the past two months. We have noticed a real change in himself; he’s more chatty, more open, and most wonderfully of all, asking for hugs. This is the boy who was born independent, who is very loving but not remotely tactile and who declares his love on paper, not in person. I honestly believe the journal is connecting us and heightening his awareness of his feelings. Thank you.
Nicole
Mum to a 9 year old girl
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My daughter, 9, loves this and so do I. She does hers every evening, we do it together, i copy the quote into my journal, do the 3 best things, answer the questions, draw the emojis... i want her to see that i believe it to be valuable and that we can do it together - a good way to connect and spend some time together before bedtime. It is helping her find a bit more positive perspective I hope. That it requires short and simple answers is definitely a strength. But it is deceptively thought provoking.
Nicole
Mum to a 9 year old girl
My daughter, 9, loves this and so do I. She does hers every evening, we do it together, i copy the quote into my journal, do the 3 best things, answer the questions, draw the emojis... i want her to see that i believe it to be valuable and that we can do it together - a good way to connect and spend some time together before bedtime. It is helping her find a bit more positive perspective I hope. That it requires short and simple answers is definitely a strength. But it is deceptively thought provoking.
Stefanie
Mum to a 7 year old boy
Recommends
I bought the Happy Self Journal about 3 weeks ago. My 7 year old son is very shy and started getting more and more anxious. The journal is already having a profound impact. He is suddenly a lot more confident, his teacher noticed a big difference in him, participating and sharing his ideas in class. We love the illustrations, the inspirational quotes and the variety. This high quality book is beautifully designed with a soft moleskin cover. I think every child should have a Happy Self Journal.
Stefanie
Mum to a 7 year old boy
I bought the Happy Self Journal about 3 weeks ago. My 7 year old son is very shy and started getting more and more anxious. The journal is already having a profound impact. He is suddenly a lot more confident, his teacher noticed a big difference in him, participating and sharing his ideas in class. We love the illustrations, the inspirational quotes and the variety. This high quality book is beautifully designed with a soft moleskin cover. I think every child should have a Happy Self Journal.
Claire
Mum to an 8 year old girl
Recommends
This Journal is fantastic, I took for granted that my 8 year old daughter would be able to automatically see what was good each day, how wrong I was, i was shocked to see how hard she found it at first to pick her top 3 things for the day, even when we had spent the day having so much fun....as the days have gone on she is now beginning to write her top 3 things without me prompting her, I have always noticed my daughter is a worrier and a little anxious at times but did not realise how focused she could be in her mind on negatives, this Jornal has been such a positive tool and has opened up so many great conversations between myself and my daughter that we would not likely of had without filling out the journal. I highly recommend and so happy I purchased, so worth every pound when you have such positive outcomes 💖
Claire
Mum to an 8 year old girl
This Journal is fantastic, I took for granted that my 8 year old daughter would be able to automatically see what was good each day, how wrong I was, i was shocked to see how hard she found it at first to pick her top 3 things for the day, even when we had spent the day having so much fun....as the days have gone on she is now beginning to write her top 3 things without me prompting her, I have always noticed my daughter is a worrier and a little anxious at times but did not realise how focused she could be in her mind on negatives, this Jornal has been such a positive tool and has opened up so many great conversations between myself and my daughter that we would not likely of had without filling out the journal. I highly recommend and so happy I purchased, so worth every pound when you have such positive outcomes 💖
Michelle
Mum to a 10 year old boy
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I recently started this book with my 10 year old son and it is wonderful. He's not a worrier, doesn't have anxiety and is a very happy child so it would be easy to think he doesn't need a book like this. The reason I bought it though is that I want him to stay like that and try to prevent any chance of him suffering from mental health conditions in the future. I also really want him to develop a growth mindset and be a kind person (this is way more important to me than him being good at maths or science). So if you're wondering if this book is right for your child, it's right for EVERY child, regardless of how their mental wellbeing is. In fact, everyone should do one of these books...
Michelle
Mum to a 10 year old boy
I recently started this book with my 10 year old son and it is wonderful. He's not a worrier, doesn't have anxiety and is a very happy child so it would be easy to think he doesn't need a book like this. The reason I bought it though is that I want him to stay like that and try to prevent any chance of him suffering from mental health conditions in the future. I also really want him to develop a growth mindset and be a kind person (this is way more important to me than him being good at maths or science). So if you're wondering if this book is right for your child, it's right for EVERY child, regardless of how their mental wellbeing is. In fact, everyone should do one of these books...
Sharon
Mum to an 8 year old girl
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Every child should have this book. It has had such a positive impact on my 8 year old in just 5 days. Even her 15 year old brother has commented on the change! She is more determined, doesn't cry when she fails and has looked for positives in everything. As a teacher for 10 years, I have seen so many children struggle with self belief and give up when faced with difficult problems ... I can honestly say, this lovely little book is brilliant.
Sharon
Mum to an 8 year old girl
Every child should have this book. It has had such a positive impact on my 8 year old in just 5 days. Even her 15 year old brother has commented on the change! She is more determined, doesn't cry when she fails and has looked for positives in everything. As a teacher for 10 years, I have seen so many children struggle with self belief and give up when faced with difficult problems ... I can honestly say, this lovely little book is brilliant.
FAQs
HappySelf Junior edition and continuation edition
The age range is 6 to 12 based around what my own children would enjoy and be able to do. Depending on your child’s reading and writing abilities they may need some guidance at the younger end of the scale. There is flexibility and I have had good feedback from parents buying it for 3 to 5 year olds as well as young teens (and adults).
The journal has been designed to have little writing and there is plenty of space for different handwriting styles or drawing. The paper quality can cope with a range of pencils and pens.
I highly recommend you fill out the journal with your child, even acting as scribe if your child is tired or dislikes writing, so that the emphasis can be on the conversation and reflection rather than the act of writing.
Available in yellow and a range of limited edition colours.
Translated into Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish.
US English also available.
HappySelf Journal 12+ Edition
This one is designed with teens and young adults in mind. It follows the same daily journaling format but with a slightly more grown-up feel (ie without our family of characters). It also introduces a weekly structure and emphasis on developing healthy habits.
Popular with adults too. This journal is the perfect tool for you to join in with your child and share the journaling experience together.
Available in Cobalt Blue and Silver.
Translations coming soon.
HappySelf Junior
The journal has three months of daily journaling pages and a section at the front they can fill out at any time. Children are encouraged to fill out their journal every day but as the pages aren't dated it is possible to do it at your own rhythm and easy to keep going should you miss a day.
Three months is an ideal length as it's similar to a school term and so feels achievable for the children to establish their new daily journaling habit. When testing the kids preferred this length and a longer book would have been too bulky or heavy for small hands.
Continuation edition
These are for 6 months and allow children who have already completed our Junior edition to continue with their daily journaling habit. It is not necessary to complete the Junior edition first but we do recommend it as it has a different introduction and front section. New habits can be hard so starting with the shorter journal would be our recommendation and give your child the best chance to get off to a positive start with their journaling practice.
HappySelf Journal (12+ Edition)
This journal also has three months of daily journaling pages and a section that can be filled out at any time at the front. It also introduces a weekly structure with pages to preview and review the week.
This journal has more space for free journaling on the daily pages.
Yes we are proud to supply schools around the world. Please get in touch to ask about pricing for schools and groups at hello@happyselfjournal.com
Yes we will ship to most regions as long as you are happy to pay for the relevant shipping costs and any customs charges which may be incurred.
USA: July 2020 update: We ship to the US as The HappyMe Journal and you can order this at happymejournal.com
Canada, Australia and New Zealand: we have sites specifically for these countries allowing you to buy in your local currency. Head over to:
UAE: We no longer ship to the UAE due to the large number of parcels being returned undelivered.
Covid-19: Royal Mail has placed the following locations on suspension due to Covid-19 so we are unable to ship to these locations at present. All other locations are experiencing varying levels of delay.
Botswana, Cuba, Haiti, Kosovo, Mauritania, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Paraguay, Reunion Island, Seychelles, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Venezuela.
Please see the question below for shipping costs. If you have any questions please email hello@happyselfjournal.com
Don't you just hate those sites which don't disclose the shipping costs until you are on the final check-out screen?
Me too.
Here are our postage and packaging charges for the UK:
Journal x 1 £2.75 (Royal Mail First Class)
Journal x 2 £4.50 (Royal Mail Tracked 48)
We offer free shipping on all UK orders of 3 or more journals
Please feel free to return your journal within two weeks as long as it is unused and in a sellable condition. You will need to pay for the return postage and we strongly suggest you use a signed for option as we can't issue a refund until we receive the goods and have checked that they are in good condition.
Please note that you are responsible for providing the correct shipping address. We cannot be held responsible for delayed or lost deliveries if the address provided is incorrect. If you are using PayPal, or other payment platform, please ensure that the shipping address on your account is up-to-date and correct prior to placing your order.
If your journal is returned to us due to an incorrect or incomplete address, or you were unable to collect your item from the local post office or courier depot, we will only refund you the cost of the goods and not the shipping.
We’re here to create happier futures by encouraging positive habits today. We believe so strongly in the quality and content of our journals that we would like to offer you a 3-month money-back guarantee.
If you use any of our journals for 3 months but don’t feel they have helped to instil positive habits in your family, we are happy to issue a full refund on return of your completed journal.
Simply email us at hello@happyselfjournal.com with your order details to arrange the return of your completed journal to us. You are responsible for covering the cost of your return.
If you haven't found the answer to what you are looking for please drop us an email at hello@happyselfjournal.com and Francesca, Katie, Amy or Ann will get back to you soonest.
We aim to ship orders within two to three working days from our UK warehouse.
COVID-19 update
Due to increased volumes and challenging working conditions the postal services in the UK and abroad are experiencing delays. Delivery times are therefore less predictable and may take longer. Please be patient if your parcel hasn't arrived yet and leave enough time before getting in touch with us. Unfortunately once your parcel is in the postal system there is nothing we can do to speed things up!
Royal Mail has placed the following locations on suspension due to Covid-19 so we are unable to ship to these locations at present. All other locations are experiencing varying levels of delay.
Thank you so much for your understanding during these unprecedented times.
Pre Covid-19 shipping times are as follows:
Shipping times can vary greatly but expect the following:
UK: 1 to 2 working days
Europe: 3 to 10 working days
USA and Canada: 3 to 10 working days
Rest of World: 5 to 25 working days
You will receive an email confirming that your order has shipped with tracking information (if applicable).
If you have any questions about your order please email hello@happyselfjournal.com and Francesca, Katie, Amy or Ann will get back to you soonest.
We are currently available in a small number of shops in the UK and abroad including Liberty London.
If you are a retailer who is interested in stocking the journal please emailhello@happyselfjournal.com. We are currently only stocking those with a physical retail presence.
Here at HappySelf we are committed to being as eco-friendly as possible, and it is important to us that we use sustainable, recyclable materials where we can. We review this with our production partners regularly.
The ink we use is eco-offset and has no hazardous substances. All the paper and card used in our journals is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified. The thread used to sew the binding is made from recycled water bottles. All our packaging is climate neutral and made with FSA paper and fully recyclable.
Our cover is Vegan friendly and made from polyurethane which can be recycled.
All waste paper used during production is recycled, and we use land and sea transportation wherever possible.
All our production partners regularly visit suppliers, and all suppliers and production partners abide and are governed by the local law of their country.
We offer both a Royal Mail Tracked service and a next day courier service with DPD.
Our final date for accepting Royal Mail orders will be Sunday 20 December. These will be dispatched on Monday 21st.
However, we can't be responsible if Royal Mail is unable to meet its delivery timings and we strongly urge you to order early this year and/or to choose the next day DPD option.
We will only be offering next working day DPD delivery for orders received between 21st - 22nd December. Orders placed after the 22nd may not be fulfilled until December 29th and 30th.
Normal dispatch will resume on Monday 4 January 2021.